Investing in Hedge Funds, Revised and Updated Edition

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"This book tells all. It explains how [hedge funds] work. Thisis a serious and important book on the subject and must be read byany serious investor." (Tradersworld magazine) "Nicholas has done an invaluable service in laying outexactly how hedge funds work, who runs them, how they incorporate,their benefits and risks, and how to go about selecting one."(TheStreet.com) "I have yet to find a book which does such a good job ofdemystifying an area which has been kept deliberately opaque (withgood reason) by its players." (AIMA (Alternative InvestmentManagement Association) Newsletter)"In light of the dramatic increase of investments in hedge funds,the recent media attention, and the widespread need to betterunderstand these complex strategies, Joe Nicholas has created akey investor guide to hedge funds, including the unique andvaluable perspective of having top hedge fund managers describewhat they do in their own words." --Timothy J. Leach Chief Investment Officer, U.S. Trust Corp. "Investing in Hedge Funds is the first comprehensivestudy of what hedge funds are and how they work. This is anessential book for all investors curious about alternativeinvestment strategies. Joseph Nicholas details the range ofinvestment strategies pursued by hedge fund managers and writes ina clear, lucid style. I highly recommend this book to academics andprofessionals who want to learn about hedge funds." --Professor William N. Goetzmann Director, International Center for Finance, Yale School ofManagement "Joseph Nicholas provides an extraordinary analysis of hedgefunds that clearly explains what they are and how they work.This book is a must-read for anyone looking to reduce investmentrisks and increase performance." --William B. Nicholson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Resource Advisors